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SPRING INTO SUMMER 2012 NEW! Girls’ Night Out: Bahama Mamas Kids & Teens CAMPS Titanic Dinner Party vikingcookingschool.com COOK YOUR WAY TO A Family Night: NEW VIKING KITCHEN! Grilling Workshop (See page 33 for VIKING REWARDS details.) Everything 02 you need to entertain - except the guest list! entertaining ENTERTAINING [ M ake Fresh Strawberry Tarts from scratch in our French Outdoor Café Party. ] VIKINGCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM View a complete listing of Entertaining classes. NEW! TITANIC DINNER PARTY Hands-On • 3 hr The most fascinating shipwreck in maritime history marks its 100th anniversary this year. The ‘unsinkable’ Titanic initially earned fame as the largest luxury liner on the open seas. Without a doubt, the highlight of the cruise for the privileged passengers was mealtime. There, the finest cuisine was elegantly presented in a multi-course marathon accompanied by the finest French wines and liqueurs. The legend surrounding the sinking of the now infamous ship endures even a century later with the re-release of the Academy-award wining movie, now in 3D. Join us for our Titanic Dinner Party to experience a bygone age of luxury and indulgence. We promise that the class will end on a happier note than the movie! MENU Baby Lamb Chops with Mint Glaze; Lobster Thermidor; Duchess Potatoes; Asparagus Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette; Chocolate Éclairs. Sample Recipe: Shrimp Canapés. CELEBRATION BRUNCH Hands-On • 3 hr Traditional breakfast fare gets a magical makeover in our celebratory brunch workshop. With this elegant- but-simple menu, many of the recipes can be prepared ahead. So, relax and enjoy the meal with your guests over a steaming cup of café au lait. Our delightful brunch menu will ensure the success of any special occasion – from holiday parties to baby showers and bridesmaids’ brunches – the possibilities are endless! MENU Almond-Crusted French Toast with Blueberry Maple Syrup; Baked Eggs Florentine in Crispy Ham Cups; Sweet Bell Pepper “Hash Browns”; Apple Turkey Sausage; Fresh Fruit Tart. Sample Recipe: Café au Lait. Bonus Recipe: Raspberry Bellinis. SUMMER COCKTAIL PARTY Hands-On • 3 hr Simple but sublime, you’ll finesse your party with grace and ease with these exciting, nearly effortless recipes. Our festive menu boasts an abundance of ENTERTAINING fresh seasonal ingredients, from corn and tomatoes to watermelon and plums. After cooking up our charming cocktail fare, we’ll set the buffet table and have our [ Make Fresh Strawberry Tarts own cocktail party. from scratch in our MENU Mini Shrimp Tacos with Grilled Corn Avocado Salsa; Spicy Smoked Gazpacho in Cucumber Cups; Lemonade-Glazed Fish Kebabs; French Outdoor Café Party. ] Pork Tenderloin with Plums on Tiny Herb Biscuits. Sample Recipe: Bite-Size Peach Pies. Bonus Recipe: Frozen Watermelon Margaritas. Everything 04 you need to entertain - except the guest list! entertaining ENTERTAINING [ Wow your guests with this show-stopping savory cheesecake in our Champagne Brunch class.] VIKINGCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM View a complete listing of Entertaining classes. SPRING FLING COCKTAIL PARTY Hands-On • 3 hr Welcome spring by serving your guests a symphony for the senses. Vibrant colors, exotic flavors and varied textures make these fabulous finger foods refreshingly unique. Easy to make, even easier to eat! MENU Shrimp Ceviche with Avocados, Tequila and Lime; Prosciutto and Melon Canapés with Fresh Mint; Lemongrass-Crusted Grilled Beef Tenderloin Skewers; Chocolate-Covered Strawberries stuffed with Amaretto Cream Cheese. Sample Recipe: Grilled Asparagus with Ginger Sesame Dipping Sauce. Bonus Recipe: Lemon-Drop Martinis. COOKIES FOR CANINES Hands-On • 2.5 hr Many experts believe that a lot of the ailments that plague our pets today may be the result of poor nutrition. Chemicals, preservatives, and artificial flavorings are are just a few of the mystery ingredients used in most commercially sold products. In our first- ever canine cuisine class, students learn how to use fresh, human-grade ingredients to prepare nutritious and delicious biscuits, brownies and muffins. Leave with four types of freshly baked goodies to share with your favorite four-legged friends. Your pooches will love the pampering. Bone Appétit! MENU Peanut Butter Cookies; Breath-Busting Biscuits; Pupcakes; Doggie Donuts; Hand-Decorated Gourmet Dog Bones. TAILGATIng PARTY Hands-On • 3 hr Let’s take the party outside! Even if you’re not a sports fan, our casual gourmet finger foods will have everyone cheering. Whether you’re packing a picnic for a college football game or setting an elegant spread for steeplechase races, we’ll share our secrets for doing reconnaissance on the venue and creating the perfect menu. Students leave with a tailgating checklist complete with how to get your act together before you go and what to do once ENTERTAINING you get there. It’s the ultimate packable party. MENU Tuscan Antipasto Stuffed Bread; Dry-Rub [ Wow your guests with this Barbecued Shrimp Skewers with Remoulade Dipping Sauce; Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños; Game show-stopping savory cheesecake Day Deviled Eggs (with multiple variations); Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars (Kentucky Derby Bars). Sample Recipe: in our Champagne Brunch class. Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip with Pita Chips and Celery. ] Bonus Recipes: BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat) Kebabs with Assorted Marinades and Sauces; Parking Lot Party Punch; Spiked Ginger Lemonade. HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS give you an opportunity to get your hands dirty. Working closely 06 with an instructor and using the finest Viking professional appliances, cookware and cutlery, you and a small group of classmates learn cooking techniques by actually preparing the menu items. Each workshop concludes with a generous sampling of the dishes prepared in the class, typically a complete meal with wine or your choice of beverage. Chef’s TABLE classes are taught in one of our state of the art teaching kitchens in a reduced class size format. Enjoy one-on-one attention and in-depth discussion with your instructor for only $10 more than our regular hands-on classes. Sit back, relax and observe - or join in for hands-on instruction. Either way, you’ll enjoy pursuing your culinary passions in a first class environment – and of course, fine food. BEST OF CLASS workshops are dynamic, non-stop 1½-hour hands-on classes. As you walk into the classroom, everything is neatly sliced, diced and measured out for you. All that’s left to do is the super fun part – cooking the food, making it look beautiful on the plate, and eating it! High-octane class styles styles class fun for everyone! DEMOnstRATION CLASSES allow students to learn by watching the instructor prepare the menu while providing step-by-step procedures for each dish. This relaxed, interactive format encourages informative discussions to help you prepare the dishes with confidence at home. Taste fabulous foods while enjoying a glass of wine (or your choice of beverage) and having all of your questions answered by Viking’s professional culinary instructors. INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATION CLASSES are educational, entertaining – and interactive! Enjoy a front-row seat with the added perk of the opportunity to assist the chef with one of the many techniques being demonstrated. Throughout class, participate in tastings of key ingredients as well as an exciting wine and food pairing.* And as if that isn’t enough - learn professional plating techniques and entertaining tips for each delectable dish. Truly the best of both worlds! EARLY BIRD SPECIALS save you $20 off the regular prices of select workshops held Monday through Friday before 5 p.m. SAMPLE RECIPES are included in the student packet but are not made. However, a sampling of each recipe is provided to the students in class. BONUS RECIPES are included in the student packet but are neither made nor tasted in class. * Certain class formats and/or wine not offered in all locations. Contact your local store for details. CLASS STYLES [Different styles of classes for different types of learning.] vikingcookingschool.com Visit our mobile site Learn. Cook. Eat. You’ll find everything Dates Class you need at and Prices vikingcookingschool.com. Details Times 08 Become master of the grill! grilling GRILLING [ Grill a beefy, juicy, Tuscan-Style Porterhouse for Two in our Italian Grill Workshop.] VIKINGCOOKINGSCHOOL.COM View a complete listing of Grilling classes. GRILLIng WORKSHOP Hands-On • 3 hr Become master of the grill as you learn proper techniques for both smoking and grilling. Discover how to create juicy, tender, flavorful cuts of meat and perfectly grilled fruits and vegetables using both direct and indirect heat. Sign up today and take your grilling to a whole new level. MENU Wasabi Plum-Glazed Shrimp Skewers with Bacon; Smoke-Roasted Spatchcocked Chicken; Tuscan Grilled Vegetable Platter; Grill-Roasted Corn and Sweet Potato Salad; Piña Colada- Grilled Pineapple. Sample Recipe: Homemade Macadamia Nut Ice Cream. GRILLIng FISH Hands-On • 3 hr In this fish-focused grilling workshop, you’ll learn just how easy it is to produce moist, flavorful fish in a matter of minutes. It’s the perfect choice for any week-night dinner - or for serving at a casual dinner party. After mastering the basic techniques, we will sit down to enjoy your grilled fish dishes served with a variety of light, refreshing sauces. (Note: Fish for this class will be selected based upon freshness and seasonality.) MENU Grilled Fish with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce; Grilled Salmon with Green Peppercorns and Lime Butter; Grilled Fish with Lemon Sauce; Grilled Fish with Orange-Avocado Salsa. Sample Recipe: Rice and Black Beans. MEDITERRANEAN GRILL Hands-On • 3 hr The people of the Mediterranean are known for their effusive hospitality, joy for life and passion for food. The simple, robust cuisine of the 15 sun-splashed countries that border the Mediterranean Sea weaves a common thread throughout the region. Fresh, seasonal seafood, vegetables, grains and legumes are prepared with healthful olive oil, garlic, herbs and citrus.